Visual Source Equipment

High Definition Video Cameras

HDV is a video format designed to enable the recording of high definition MPEG-2 video on standard DV media (DV or MiniDV cassette tape). The HDV format was defined by four companies: Canon Inc., Sharp Corporation, Sony Corporation, and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). The specification of the HDV format incorporates two versions, one progressive (720p) and the other interlaced (1080i). HDV uses the same track pitch and tape speed as the DV format, and therefore the recording times are the same length as the DV format.

 

With the introduction of JVC’s ProHD, the promise of digital technology has finally been fulfilled. Surprisingly affordable, impressively professional, and remarkably compact, ProHD embraces the HDV format to deliver a complete high-definition solution that has been designed to meet the needs of today’s most demanding professionals, while retaining the ability to adapt to future requirements. Since the launch of D9 in 1996 and Professional DV in 1999, JVC has continued to develop and diversify its digital video offerings in response to the rapidly changing environment of visual communications and production. JVC continues to evolve its digital cameras and recorders with advanced features and varied storage options, including full-size DV tape and Hard Disk Drives.

Model : GY-HD101E Model : BR-HD50E

GY-HD101E Features   BR-HD50E Features 3-CCD ProHD Camcorder 3 x 1/3-inch 16:9 CCDs 16:9 or 4:3 true 24p recording and playback interchangeable 1/3" lenses patented 'focus assist' function magnesium die-cast body with ergonomic design HDTV record formats - 720p/24, 720p/25 & 720p/30 SD DV record formats - 576i/50 (PAL) & 576i/25 removable SD memory card dual XLR microphone input IEEE1394 input/output (price includes 16x lens, shotgun mic and battery)   ProHD record/playback deck switchable between HDV and DV accepts full size DV and miniDV cassettes up to 276 minutes recording HDTV recording formats - 720p/24, 720p/25, 720p/30 & 576p/50 SD DV recording formats - 576i/50 (PAL) & 576i/25 converts 720p recordings to 108i/50 and 576i/50 on output DVCAM™ playback front panel 8-digit LED display time code, user bit and VTR status display IEEE1394 input/output component and HDMI output composite and Y/C inputs/outputs RS-422 control